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Spinach and Ricotta Gnocchi
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Spinach and Ricotta Gnocchi

9 ingredients 6 steps wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

944
Calories
42g
Protein
36g
Fat
106g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Ricotta Cheese 1/2 cup (124g) part-skim 174
Parmesan Cheese 1 oz (28g) 110
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Nutmeg 1 tsp ground (2.2g) 12
Spinach 1 cup raw (30g) 7
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 12 oz cooked spinach , well drained and finely chopped
  • 1 container (8 oz) ricotta , mashed until smooth
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Nutmeg
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup freshly-grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 5 tbsp butter , melted

Directions

1

Put the spinach, ricotta, and seasonings in a saucepan . Cook gently, stirring continuously, for 5 minutes.

2

Turn off the heat, then beat in the eggs, 3 tbsp of the Parmesan, and the flour to make a dough .

3

Chill the dough for at least 4 hours.

4

Gently shape dough into small rounds and roll them in a very small amount of flour.

5

Poach them in boiling water until they float to the surface. Drain and set aside.

6

Toss the gnocchi with melted butter, and top with remaining Parmesan cheese.

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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